JOINclusion Lite & Teacher Training: Tools for Building Empathy in Education

December 13, 2024 · by · in Announcements

The Lite version of the JOINclusion app is now available for download on Google Play, providing educators and trainers with an accessible tool to initiate meaningful activities that foster empathy and cultural understanding. Designed to seamlessly integrate into classroom activities, the app offers a series of interactive scenarios that encourage dialogue, collaboration, and self-reflection among students.

Educators can use JOINclusion Lite to spark conversations about emotions, cultural differences, and interpersonal relationships, helping students think critically about their perceptions and interactions with others. Through engaging challenges that require teamwork and problem-solving, students can develop mutual respect and an appreciation for diverse perspectives, building stronger group dynamics and promoting inclusion. Additionally, the app encourages self-reflection, giving students the opportunity to explore their behaviors and understand how empathy influences their everyday actions.

Whether incorporated into lesson plans or used as standalone activities, JOINclusion Lite is an effective resource for creating an inclusive and empathetic learning environment.
Download now: JOINclusion Lite on Google Play

To support educators in making the most of JOINclusion, the Fondazione Mondo Digitale offers an online Teacher Training Course through its FMD Academy platform. This course provides a comprehensive guide on using the app effectively and integrating its activities into the classroom.

The training begins with an introduction to empathy as a core competence, exploring its role in fostering inclusive education. Teachers are then guided step-by-step on how to implement the app’s activities in real classroom settings, aligning them with curricular objectives and tailoring them to students’ needs. The course also focuses on evaluating the impact of these activities, equipping educators with strategies to measure progress in empathy and collaboration among students.

Available in both English and Italian, the course is ideal for educators at all levels who are committed to creating meaningful change in their classrooms by combining technology with inclusive teaching practices.

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Empower your teaching with JOINclusion and discover how empathy can transform your classroom!